KELSEYVILLE
Nancy Rhoades, a certified yoga instructor at Lake Yoga in Lakeport, will guide attendees at this month’s Companion Circle through a series of simple and gentle mindful yoga postures designed to help the body shift gears from a highly active summer pace.
The educational and social gathering is Monday, October 15, 2018, from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. at A Positive Light Center for Spiritual Awakening, located at 6470 Kelsey Creek Drive in Kelseyville. The event is open to the public and offered by donation.
Companion Circles are monthly gatherings for those curious about or committed to a mindfulness practice. The Circles occur on the third Monday of the month from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. at A Positive Light located at 6470 Kelsey Creek Dr, Kelseyville. The evening includes a guided mindfulness exercise, question and answer period, social mingling and a guest presenter.
For more information on the monthly gatherings visit www. MindfulAndIntentionalLiving. com or call 707-350-1719. For more information on Nancy Rhoades’ teachings, visit www.lakeyoga.com. For more information on A Positive Light Center for Spiritual Awakening, visit www.APositiveLight.com or call 707-279-6031.
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LOWER LAKE
Monthly Guided Nature Walks continue at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. The next scheduled walk is Saturday, October 13. There will be a tour of the Historic Ranch House Museum after the October walk.
Leading the walk in October is Park Docent, Certified California Naturalist and AMIA Volunteer Henry Bornstein who says the walk will explore the Cache Creek Nature Trail, with an option to also explore the Marsh Trail. This is an opportunity to discover the insects, flowers and migrating birds that early autumn is bringing to the Park.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard – the walk will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Heavy rain will cancel the walk. If the walk is cancelled the tour will begin at 8:30am. There is no charge for those attending.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the walks, email info@andersonmarsh.org or call (707) 995-2658.
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Redwood Credit Union Coming to Lower Lake
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) broke ground at 16105 Main Street in Lower Lake (at the corner of Highway 53 and Highway 29) last week to mark the beginning of site preparation and construction of their new Lake County branch.
Brett Martinez, RCU’s President and CEO, attended the groundbreaking, along with several other members of the credit union’s leadership team, and representatives from Western Builders, the contractors that will oversee the project.
“We’re excited to add a branch to serve residents, businesses, and visitors in Lake County,” said Brett Martinez, RCU President and CEO. “We look forward to bringing exceptional service and convenience to our many members already in Lake County, as well as to the greater community.”
Redwood Credit Union currently has an ATM in Lakeport at Bruno’s Shop Smart Center, 335 Lakeport Blvd., as well as 19 other locations throughout the North Bay.
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SACRAMENTO
Legislature
When the Legislature finally gaveled down earlier this year, it had approved about 900 bills. Here’s a look at some of the most interesting or consequential ones heading to Gov. Brown’s desk. He had until Sept. 30 to sign or veto all bills—or he could do neither, in which case a bill would become law without his signature.
Drinks in Kids’ Meals
WHAT THE BILL WOULD DO
Sugary soda could no longer be a default beverage in kids’ meals in restaurants under his SB 1192, carried by Democratic Sen. Bill Monning of Carmel. Choices would be limited to water, plain milk, or a non-dairy substitute like almond milk, though customers could still order a sugary drink such as soda or juice at no extra charge upon request.
WHO SUPPORTS IT
The American Heart Association, Public Health Advocates, California Alliance of YMCAs and Latino Coalition for a Healthy California co-sponsored the bill, which has bipartisan support. Health care advocates say the marketing of sugary drinks has promoted childhood obesity and associated health problems, and that healthier habits early on help kids make healthier choices later in life.
WHO’S OPPOSED
Ideological opponents say parents don’t need guidance from the state in determining children’s diets. The California Restaurant Association has not taken a position on the bill. The American Beverage Association typically opposes restrictions on sugary beverage consumption, but is neutral this time around and has similar guidelines in place at elementary schools.
WHY IT MATTERS
Diabetes and obesity are leading drivers of high healthcare costs. Research shows children consume more sugar when they drink soda at a younger age. This puts them at a greater risk for tooth decay, obesity and diabetes. By changing the default option, advocates hope children will adopt healthier habits, such as preferring water over a sugary drink.
Signed by Gov. Brown on September 20, 2018.
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